Plan and perform hoist missions as NVIS SAR/HEMS aircrew to save lives daily

NVIS SAR/HEMS Air Crew Officer – New Zealand

Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited are proud to serve the people of the Northern Region of Aotearoa New Zealand. Patients, whanau, and people are at the centre of everything we do. We work across clinical and aviation domains to strive to provide early, safe, high quality and equitable access to pre-hospital and patient transport healthcare. Our people are highly motivated and working to provide optimal patient care that protects life.

We have an opportunity available for an Aircrew Officer to join us. This is a permanent opportunity available because of an internal promotion. We are proud to develop and look after our people, so that they can provide the level of care we need for our patients.

Our Aircrew Officers are experts in conducting hoist operations, crewperson duties and non-flying pilot assist duties. The ability to work well in a team environment, especially when under pressure, and communicate effectively with crew, patients, families, and stakeholders is as important as your technical skills.

Key attributes required for this unique position are:

  • Have empathy and excellent communication skills.
  • Must be a qualified, experienced winch operator with authorizations for all aspects of hoisting.
  • NVIS qualification and experience.
  • Must have a valid NZ driver's license or be eligible to apply for one.
  • Physically fit- you will be required to undergo a fitness test.
  • Works well in a team under pressure and able to work roster shifts.
  • Has sound understanding of NZCAA and New Zealand Aeromedical & Air Rescue Standards.
  • Be culturally sensitive, able to work with a diverse group of patients.
  • Previous experience with non-flying pilot assist duties, working in a pre-hospital medical care setting, or experience in the civil EMS industry is an advantage.

Our teams work a roster of four days on, four days off. We have comfortable accommodation at our Ardmore base and close by designed to support this type of work arrangement for those on duty.

This is a role where you can go home each day truly knowing that you have made a difference in your community. It doesn't get much better than that.

Come and join the diverse group working with us in support roles, ICP roles, pilot roles, aircrew officer and doctor roles – all unified by a desire to do something great each day.

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